Re: [ECOLOG-L] tablets in the field

[Howard, Tim G (DEC)]

Amanda, 
We have been pretty happy with Android tablets and the DroidDB database system 
for this purpose:

http://droiddb.syware.com/

You build a lot of complexity and functionality into a DroidDB database and, 
once built, you can deploy to more than one unit. We filter for species lists 
as well as strata in the plots. 

Most of the cases out there work well. I like the extra straps that Otterbox 
also sells ("Utility Series Latch II") because then you have a shoulder strap 
for the tablet, a hand strap, and a place to hold a portable backup battery in 
case you end of spending a long day in the field and the tablet needs more 
power. (I plug the tablet into the battery with a very short cord and nestle 
the battery between the elastic hand strap and the tablet). 

On a final note, if you need spatial data, we use the open-source Android App 
called Geopaparazzi. 

http://geopaparazzi.github.io/geopaparazzi/

If you need to see where you are or collect gps points (using only the tablet's 
gps at this point), this will do it. 

Best, 
Tim

> -Original Message-
> From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news [mailto:ECOLOG-
> l...@listserv.umd.edu] On Behalf Of Amanda Goldberg
> Sent: Thursday, February 04, 2016 5:22 PM
> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
> Subject: [ECOLOG-L] tablets in the field
> 
> I know there have been a few previous messages about using Tablets in the
> field but I was hoping to ask a few specifics.  We are planning to use these
> tablets primarily for collecting vegetation data (and maybe adding more uses
> further down the line as we work out the kinks).  This summer we would like
> to enter all our daubemire percent cover data into the tablets while we are in
> the field to minimize the amount of data entry we need to do when we
> return every evening.  Our sites contain quite a few plants so we need a pull
> down tab or some other option to identify up to 100 plant species.  My
> questions are:
> 
> 1) Is there an app that you would recommend we use to design a data sheet
> on the tablet that would be easy to use for vegetation percent cover data
> collections?  One that will allow us to enter percent cover estimates for many
> different plant species at multiple locations (we have 30, 1 meter squared
> quadrats per site or 16 per plot within each site).  We would prefer an open
> access (free) app but we are willing to pay if it means a better format for 
> our
> data collection.  We would love to be able to export the data to a computer
> each day and save or convert it to an excel format.
> 
> 2) Any particular tablets that you recommend we use (or avoid)?  We are
> budget limited so we are looking for tablets that are certainly under
> $400 each and preferably less than that.
> 
> 3) Any particular covers/cases that you would recommend for the tablets.
> We don't expect the tablets to get super wet or dirty but we work outside so
> they are not completely safe from the elements.
> 
> Any comments or suggestions on these 3 questions would be greatly
> appreciated.  Feel free to email be directly at:
> gold1...@vandals.uidaho.edu
> 
> Thank you,
> Amanda

[ECOLOG-L] Forensic Entomology Workshop

[Denise Gemmellaro]

Hello everyone!
For the fourth year, the New Jersey School of Conservation together with 
Montclair State University and with Rutgers University (credits are available 
through either Institution) is organizing a two-week workshop on forensic 
entomology; the workshop will be held at the NJ School of Conservation, in 
Branchville, NJ, just about 1h from New York City.  Forensic entomology is the 
study of insects associated with organic decomposition. Students will observe 
and analyze the small ecosystem which is created around and on decomposing 
carcasses, describe post-mortem phenomena, collect entomological evidence and 
perform lab analysis to help establish PMI (Post-Mortem Interval) or time of 
death. For those who are interested, included in the workshop is also a guided 
visit to the Newark morgue, where the participants will attend a lecture on 
common practices of legal medicine and on how law enforcement forces handle 
dead bodies after they are discovered; depending on availability, the 
participants will also have the possibility to observe an autopsy. Here is the 
brochure for the workshop


https://www.dropbox.com/s/ygtqidjfgq6usxv/2016%20Forensic%20Entomology_Workshop_Brochure.pdf?dl=0


Participants will have two weeks of room and board, educational activities 
(lectures, field work and lab work) and lots of recreational activities, such 
as boating, archery and climbing.  For information please contact Denise 
Gemmellaro at denisucci...@yahoo.com Thank you and please feel free to pass 
this info to anyone who may be interested. 
Regards,  Denise Gemmellaro
 
 M Denise GemmellaroDepartment of EntomologyRutgers University 96 Lipman Drive 
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

  

[ECOLOG-L] Summer School on Modelling Environmental Resilience - 19-26 June 2016, Paris (France)

[David Claessen]

Dear all,

We are pleased to invite applications to our Summer School on Modelling
Environmental Resilience for PhD students, postdocs and researchers. The
summer school takes place at the Ecole Normale Supérieure, 19-26 June 2016
in the heart of Paris, France, and is supported by PSL Research University
Paris.

This summer school aims to bring together a group of 25 participants with
a strong interest in environmental science and with backgrounds in
quantitative sciences from across a range of disciplines (ecology,
geosciences, physics, agronomy, economics, geography, etc). The objective
is to expose the group to a number of views on the concept of 
resilience
of environmental systems. The school offers in-depth courses on the
meaning, modelling and application of the idea of resilience in a range of
environmental topics including ecology, oceanography, climate,
agriculture, and geography. An important part of the summer school is the
participation in one of the working groups, where participants work
together with one or more lecturers.

Main speakers and themes

- Mick Follows (MIT, USA) Resilience of global carbon and nutrient cycles
- Miguel Altieri (UC Berkeley, USA) Fostering socio-ecological resilience
in agroecosystems
- André de Roos (University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands) Resilience and
alternative stable states in ecological systems
- Michael Ghil (ENS and UCLA, USA) The mathematical foundations of
resilience and its applications to the climate sciences and economics

Additional speakers include
- Benoit Hazard (EHESS)
- Magali Reghezza (ENS)
- Clara Nicholls (UC Berkeley, USA)

The course is intended for PhD students, postdocs and researchers with
previous training in quantitative sciences with strong interest in
environmental issues and modelling.

The web page with all details and registration:
http://ceres-backend.ens.fr/summer-school/?lang=en

Application is now open. Deadline is March 15, 2016

Feel free to forward this information to anyone who may be interested.


Best regards,
The organising committee

[ECOLOG-L] Faculty Position in Epidemiology at Cornell

[Renata Ivanek]

Forwarding for a colleague; please respond to Dr. Yrjo Grohn
(y...@cornell.edu). 

Faculty Position in Epidemiology at Cornell

The Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences in the College
of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University invites applications for a 12
month salaried tenure track position in Epidemiology. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop a creative independent extramurally
funded research program, teach high quality coursework in epidemiology in
the professional DVM and graduate student curricula, and provide
consultations and collaborations with members of the department and college.
Applicants must have a PhD in a discipline that employs epidemiology to
address basic and/or applied scientific questions relevant to the mission of
the college. Applicants with a DVM/MD or equivalent degree will be
preferred, although exceptional PhD candidates will be considered.
Specific areas of strength within the department and the college include the
epidemiology of production and companion animals, shelter medicine, food and
waterborne diseases, wildlife health, diagnostic sciences, and genetics.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with previous experience and credentials.

For more information about the position or search, please contact Dr. Yrjö
Gröhn, Faculty Search Committee Chair, at y...@cornell.edu. Faculty
Prospective candidates should upload their application materials (cover
letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy [max. 2 pages],
and future research interests [max. 4 pages]) to AJO job number 6842,
together with 3 letters of reference. The search committee will begin
considering complete applications on February 1, 2016 and will continue
until the position is filled.
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6842 


Yrjo T. Grohn, DVM, PhD, Dipl ECVPH
James Law Professor of Epidemiology  
Department of Population Medicine
and Diagnostic Sciences   Telephone:  607-253-4394
College of Veterinary MedicineCellular phone: 607-592-0944
Cornell UniversityFacsimile:  607-253-3440
Ithaca, NY 14853  E-Mail: y...@cornell.edu
http://www.vet.cornell.edu/popmed/bios/grohn.cfm

[ECOLOG-L] PhD Graduate Assistantship in Dessert Amphibian Ecology

[Kerry Griffis-Kyle]

PhD Opportunity in Desert Amphibian Ecology
Start July 2016. 
Deadline for applications February 21st 

I am seeking a highly motivated student to start a PhD and participate 
in a study on amphibian use of ephemeral waters in the Sonoran Desert. 
The study will take place on the Barry M Goldwater Range, USAF in south-
central Arizona. We will be examining how site quality affects amphibian 
use of these sites including quantifying population demographics. (See 
Griffis-Kyle et al. 2014 Wildlife Society Bulletin 34:148-151 for 
project background regarding habitat quality)

The work will likely consist of checking and maintaining audio-data 
loggers, identifying amphibian species during breeding choruses and as 
tadpoles, sampling water quality, collecting and identifying 
invertebrates, and locating unmapped ephemeral waters. 

This position requires hard work, problem solving, a tolerance for 
desert heat, and exposure to venomous snakes and invertebrates. This is 
a physically demanding job which requires hiking into remote sites, odd 
hours and extended hours during monsoonal rains, driving a 4wd on 
unmaintained roads, and coordinating with military security. Rock 
climbing or scrambling experience helpful but not required.  Experience 
with amphibians and identifying invertebrates is desired, but not 
required. Preference will be given to motivated candidates with 
excellent communication skills, willing and able to function in the 
summer desert environment. Applicants must have completed their MS by 
the start date. Stipend is $18,000/yr (PhD)

Interested applicants should email Dr. Kerry Griffis-Kyle 
(kerry.griffis-k...@ttu.edu) and have “Graduate opportunity” in the 
subject line. Please include in the email: 
1.  How this position will help you fulfill your career goals and why I 
should hire you
2.  Resume or CV including pertinent work experience 
3.  Unofficial transcripts
4.  GRE scores
5.  Contact information for three references
6.  Address, phone, and email

Position contingent upon funding. Texas Tech University requires a 
background check of all new employees. For additional information on the 
Department: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/nrm/

[ECOLOG-L] A Changing Biology

[Teresa Mourad]

"The major focus of the biological sciences - understanding life - remains 
unchanged, ... while new and emerging technologies are changing the ways key 
questions are  addressed."
(Vision and Change http://visionandchange.org/about/ 
[http://www.visionandchange.org/about])
 

The dynamic and changing worlds of biology and education are converging in 
the discovery, learning and practice of science. The Life Discovery - Doing 
Science Conference seeks to create connections that inspire Biology in 
Action. Now in its third year, the conference offers more than 30 hands-on 
workshops and presentations, networking sessions and two keynotes by Andrew 
Martin from UC Boulderand Kevin Coyle from the National Wildlife Federation 
that share ideas and strategiesto engage your students in discovering life 
on earth.

www.esa.org/ldc

Stay tuned for highlights of the innovative ideas based on the science of 
learning to engage your students in inquiry and discovery!


REGISTER BY MARCH 4, 2016
FOR ADVANCED RATES

Register Here: http://www.esa.org/ldc/2016conferenceinformation/


SPONSOR: HHMI Biointeractive

__

Life Discovery Partners | l...@esa.org | 202-833-8773 | www.esa.org/ldc
Ecological Society of America | Botanical Society of America
Society for the Study of Evolution | Society for Economic Botany

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity:Travel Management (OHV) Technician for the BLM in Monticello, UT

[Amy Gladding]

https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/travel-management-ohv-technician/

The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the Monticello, UT Field
Office (FO) of the Bureau of Land Management, is recruiting a Travel
Management Technician (TMT) to join our AmeriCorps program to inventory and
monitor Off Highway-Vehicle (OHV) sites and develop public outreach
programs and interpretation of sites. Specifically, the TMT will support
the BLM recreation program by initiating outreach and developing
cooperative partnerships between the BLM Monticello FO and San Juan County,
OHV groups, youth, and volunteer groups. Volunteer projects will engage
local residents and groups, making improvements to OHV trails, parking
areas, trail signs, information kiosks, and trailheads, and will aid the
BLM Monticello FO in implementing its Travel Management Plan. The TMT will
coordinate with BLM staff to identify needed improvements to designated
routes with the goal of providing improved opportunities for a range of
motorized recreation experiences on public lands while protecting resources
and minimizing conflicts among various users. The TMT will promote Tread
Lightly and Leave no Trace outdoor ethics among volunteer groups and
recreation visitors. The TMT will also coordinate with FO staff to
decommission unauthorized OHV routes and restore OHV disturbance.

Principal duties:
• Support the ongoing implementation of the Monticello BLM 2008 Travel
Management Plan;
• Improve partnership opportunities with San Juan County , San Juan Public
Entry Access Rights (SPEAR), and seek other partnership opportunities;
• Actively promote Tread Lightly and Leave No Trace education to OHV
visitors and partners;
• Assist in the implementation of new trail construction, parking areas and
trailheads;
• Carry out trail maintenance efforts with volunteers and BLM staff; and
• Assist in the design and implementation of a Field Office sign and
monitoring plan.

Additional duties could include assisting staff with maintenance of
recreation facilities, installing OHV prevention signage for Wilderness
Study Areas, fee collection, and other duties.

This position will be appropriate for an individual with education and
experience in recreation/resource management and will provide opportunities
to enhance basic career skills such as organization and communication, as
well as field skills including use of GPS and maps, field note methods, and
fossil collection and preparation techniques. BLM Recreation staff will
provide training, direction and other support. Field work will be conducted
in a remote backcountry setting and will require strenuous exertion.
Weather and terrain conditions may be extreme (e.g., heat, cold,
thunderstorms, steep terrain). The work schedule is anticipated to be
Monday-Friday, generally 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Weekends may occasionally be
required.

Compensation
o Living Allowance: $10,519.60 (allocated biweekly)
o Education Award: $2,865 (May be used for past, present or future
educational expenses, including payment of qualifying federal student
loans.)
o Health and dental benefits
o Occasional field per diem
o Housing Stipend: $75/week

Timeline
o 2 May - 21 October 2016 (25-week appointment)

Location
The position will be based at the BLM Monticello Field Office in
southeastern Utah, within the Colorado Plateau region. Moab, which is just
south of Arches National Park, is an hour north, and Canyonlands National
Park is an hour northwest of Monticello. The area is rich in natural,
cultural and recreation resources.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant coursework in recreation/wilderness
management, natural resources, or equivalent field experience;
• Experience collecting field data and/or following established field
collection protocols;
• Experience using a GPS unit to navigate and collect spatial data;
• Ability to read and navigate using USGS topographic maps and a compass;
• Experience writing project reports and/or presenting technical data in an
organized and understandable manner;
• Familiarity with the MS Office suite of software;
• Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational
skills;
• Ability to work and occasionally camp in remote locations;
• Willingness to work to accomplish the goals and mission of the BLM and
GBI;
• Ability to work in harsh and rapidly changing environments, traverse
uneven terrain and withstand strenuous exertion;
• Clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license with ability to safely
operate an off-highway vehicle, as well as a 4WD pickup on paved and
unpaved roads; applicant must have or be able to obtain an ATV Safety
Institute ATV Rider’s Certificate;  and
• Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education
Award (limit of two in a lifetime, regardless of award amount), and (3)
pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal
background 

[ECOLOG-L] Clinical Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State

[Barney Luttbeg]

Clinical Assistant Professor – Non-tenure-track. The Department of
Integrative Biology at Oklahoma State University (
http://integrativebiology.okstate.edu) invites applications for a Clinical
Assistant Professor. The appointment is for a three-year, 9-month,
instructional position (90% teaching, 10% service), with continued
employment during the term of appointment dependent on satisfactory
performance and the availability of funding. The position includes benefits
and is renewable and eligible for promotion. We seek applicants with a PhD
degree and evidence of the establishment, or the promise of the
establishment, of a record of instructional excellence, who can teach a
variety of courses in the department, such as Introductory Biology, Animal
Behavior, Environmental Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, Vertebrate
Morphology, Physiology, and Evolution. Responsibilities include teaching
five courses per year and establishment of a high quality instructional
program. The department leads several education projects sponsored by NSF,
HHMI, and UTeach, which provides the successful applicant opportunities to
collaborate on STEM education initiatives. To apply, please send a single
pdf including: 1) a cover letter including teaching interests, 2) a
curriculum vita, 3) an example syllabus, 4) a statement of teaching
philosophy, 5) evidence of teaching excellence, including  summaries of
teaching evaluations and samples of instructional materials, and 6) arrange
to have 3 letters of recommendation sent in support. These items should be
sent to the search committee chair, Dr. Matthew G. Bolek, at
zoologysea...@okstate.edu. Application review will begin *February 15th,
2016*, with employment beginning August 15, 2016. Hiring is subject to
available funding. Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be
discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and desires priority
referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-Stillwater is a
tobacco-free campus.


-- 
Dr. Barney Luttbeg
Oklahoma State University
Department of Zoology
421 Life Sciences West
(405) 744-1717

[ECOLOG-L] Intensive Field-Based Conservation Science and Leadership Course - ONE MONTH UNTIL APPLICATION DEADLINE

[Sarah Knudsen]

Pacific Biodiversity Institute, a conservation science non-profit
organization located in the North Cascades of Washington, is excited to
announce a new 4-week Conservation Science and Leadership Course. 

 

Students will participate in an intensive 4-week field ecology course
learning about relevant conservation biology topics, state-of-the-art field
ecology techniques, and delving into research protocols. Students will also
learn leadership, decision-making and communication skills from seasoned
conservation leaders. Students will conduct wildlife surveys using wildlife
cameras and hair-sampling methods, vegetation sampling plots, bird
point-counts, and use GIS mapping tools, while participating in PBI's
research focused on ponderosa pine forests and fire ecology, riparian
ecosystems, endangered wildlife surveys and restoration ecology.  Students
will also participate in community service projects, multi-day field trips,
and team research projects. 

 

The goal of this 4-week course is to enable young scientists and potential
conservation leaders to discover and pursue their educational and career
goals with a powerful skill set, knowledge, and passion for the environment.

 

What: Conservation Science and Leadership Course, field-based 

 

Who: Upper-level undergraduate students and recent graduates who are
preparing to be conservation leaders and professionals

 

Where: Eastern North Cascades and Methow Valley, WA

 

When: May 23-June 19, 2016

 

Cost: $1250 to cover lodging and food for the entire course at the North
Cascades Basecamp

 

More information and an application can be found at:
http://pacificbio.org/conservation_course_spring_2016.html. The application
deadline is March 5, 2016.

 

Please contact educat...@pacificbio.org 
with questions.

 

[ECOLOG-L] 2016 UPenn Bioblitzes (Philadelphia Area)

[Heather Kostick]

My name Heather Kostick, and I am a Masters of Environmental Studies
candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. I am
planning to conduct two bioblitzes at the Willistown Conservation Trust,
Willistown, PA (it’s about 40-60 minutes from Philadelphia, PA). A
bioblitz is a 24-hour intense surveillance period of an area with the
purpose of getting a snapshot of the area’s ecosystem and biodiversity.
I am specifically seeking volunteers that have a specialist background
in the following fields: birds, mammals, plants, owls, amphibians, and 
reptiles, bats, fungi, and insects. The bioblitz will occur June 
3/September 9 (at night: insects, owls, bats, 
mammals,amphibians,reptiles), and June 4/September 10 (during the day: 
plants, birds, reptiles, insects, aquatic life). Depending on background 
and experience, volunteers may be asked to lead/oversee a team of 5-8 
students/volunteers. 

Bioblitz dates: June 3&4, and September 9&10 

If you are interested or have students who may be interested, please
have them email Heather at upennbiobl...@gmail.com with the subject
title "bioblitz - [specialization]". Volunteers must email prior to 
participation. Attached to this posting is a flyer, please feel free to 
post it in your department or organization.


Note: I am conducting this bioblitz as part of my Masters thesis. I am
conducting this bioblitz along with Lisa Kiziuk, University of
Pennsylvania lecturer and Willistown Conservation Trust Bird
Conservation Program Director.

[ECOLOG-L] Employment Opportunity: Spring Inventory Technician for the BLM in Winnemucca, NV

[Amy Gladding]

https://www.thegreatbasininstitute.org/job/spring-inventory-technician/


The Great Basin Institute is working cooperatively with the Bureau of Land
Management Winnemucca District Office to inventory naturally occurring
springs in the district to support water right adjudications, grazing
permit renewals, sage grouse management, and other management concerns. One
Field Technician will be hired to support field efforts such as conducting
meadow, spring, and water quality inventories, including collection of
qualitative and quantitative data on riparian habitat characteristics.
Technician will also map riparian areas using Trimble units and ArcGIS
technology. The Technician will utilize a wide variety of field equipment,
including but not limited to v-notch weir, digital camera, portable water
quality meter, laser rangefinder, and standardized field forms. Office
tasks include planning field work locations using ArcGIS software,
transferring and processing data from GPS using ArcMap, writing summary
reports, and assisting the District Hydrologist with other duties.
Project-related duties comprise approximately 20% office tasks and 80%
field activities. Extensive travel across the district and field camping
for up to four nights per week is required.

Compensation and Timeline:
o Rate of Pay: $17.00/hour
o Field per diem when overnight camping is required
o Paid health and dental benefits
o 18-week appointment beginning March 28, 2016
o Full-time, 40 hours per week (minimal overtime may be required
occasionally)

Location:
The BLM Winnemucca District lies roughly in the northwest part of Nevada,
nested in the basin and range province of the western U.S. The Winnemucca
District Office is located about 2.5 hours east of Reno on I-80, 2 hours
west of Elko on I-80, and 5.5 hours south of Boise on SR-95. Elevations
range from approximately 4,000 to close to 10,000 feet. The District
encompasses approximately 11 million acres, of which 7.38 million acres are
public lands managed by the BLM.

Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s Degree in Physical or Ecological Sciences (such as
Environmental Science, Ecology, Hydrology, Rangeland Management or related
subject) or a combination of experience and education, with minimum of 3
years of undergraduate education leading to a Bachelor’s Degree;
o Experience in water quality data collection and/or landscape/habitat
assessments;
o Experience using hand-held GPS equipment for data collection and
navigation;
o Ability to read and navigate using topographic maps and a compass;
o Working knowledge of creating maps using ArcGIS and experience processing
GPS/GIS data;
o Willingness and ability to work in harsh and variable desert conditions,
including extreme temperatures, independently or as part of a team;
o Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a
diverse audience;
o Ability to work in teams or independently and be self-motivated both in
the office and in the field with little supervision;
o Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments;
o Willingness to camp in remote, undeveloped sites for multiple days; and
o Possess a valid, state-issued driver’s license and familiarity safely
operating 4WD vehicles on- and off-road.
o Successful applicant(s) must complete a Department of Interior (DOI)
Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to BLM human resources
indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed
prior to beginning position.

How to Apply:
Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their
résumé, and a list of three professional references to RA Recruitment at
rarecruitm...@thegreatbasininstitute.org. Please indicate “WDO Spring
Inventory” in your email subject line. Please include where you found this
position posted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone
inquiries, please.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal
employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage
women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to
all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information &
Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against
individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the
employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or
participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose
discrimination.

[ECOLOG-L] The bee course

[David Inouye]

THE BEE COURSE is a 10-day workshop offered for conservation 
biologists, pollination ecologists and other biologists who want to 
gain greater knowledge of the systematics and biology of bees. The 
course objectives are presented in the course announcement, which can 
be clicked on below. Also available there is the application form for 
the 2016 course, which will be held at the Southwestern Research 
Station, Portal, Arizona, from August 22 to September 1, 2016.



REMINDER

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE BEE COURSE 2016 is MARCH 1.



http://research.amnh.org/invertzoo/beecourse/